The GEL-Nimbus® 14 brings with it a sleeker profile than its predecessors while maintaining its famously plush, yet stable ride. Key improvements include reduction in weight, increased breathability, and an all new design sure to please runners ranging from the underpronator to the moderate overpronator.
- Guidance Line® - Vertical flex groove decouples the tooling along the line of progression for enhanced gait efficiency.
- Biomorphic Fit ® Upper - Stretch material strategically placed on the upper helps to reduce buckling and the potential for irritation.
- Heel Clutching System™ - Exoskeletal heel counter provides improved support and creates improved heel fitting environment.
- Discrete Eyelets - Independently placed eyelets disburse lace tension, creating a customized fitting environment and enhanced upper comfort.
- Solyte® Midsole Material - A lighter weight midsole compound than ASICS’ standard EVA and SpEVA®. Also features enhanced cushioning and durability.
- ComforDry™ Sockliner - Provides cushioning performance and anti-odor properties for a cooler, drier, healthier environment.
- Impact Guidance System (I.G.S.®) - ASICS® design philosophy that employs linked componentry to enhance the foot's natural gait from heel strike to toe-off.
- AHAR® - Acronym for ASICS® High Abrasion Rubber. Placed in critical areas of the outsole for exceptional durability.
- APMA Seal of Acceptance - Designated shoes have the use of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) Seal of Acceptance.
- Biomorphic Fit® - Stretch material strategically placed on the upper helps to reduce buckling and the potential for irritation.
- ComforDry™ Sockliner - Provides cushioning performance and anti-odor properties for a cooler, drier, healthier environment.
- DuraSponge® Outsole - A blown AHAR® rubber compound for enhanced cushioning and durability in the forefoot.
- Guidance Line® - Vertical flex groove decouples the tooling along the line of progression for enhanced gait efficiency.
- Impact Guidance System (I.G.S.®) - ASICS® design philosophy that employs linked componentry to enhance the foot's natural gait from heel strike to toe off.
- P.H.F.® (Personalized Heel Fit) - 2 layers of memory foam line the collar and mold to the athlete's heel, creating a personalized fit.
- Rearfoot and Forefoot GEL® Cushioning System - Attenuates shock during impact and toe-off phases, and allows movement in multiple planes as the foot transitions through the gait cycle.
- Solyte® Midsole Material - A lighter weight midsole compound than ASICS' standard EVA and SpEVA®. Also features enhanced cushioning and durability.
- Space Trusstic System® - This midfoot stabilizer creates a pocket between the Trusstic System® device and the midsole, allowing for controlled midsole deformation and more efficient foot function.